January 2014 in “The Scientific Issues of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University Series pedagogy” This study found that an ointment containing essential oil of yarrow floodplain shows a pronounced healing effect and stimulates hair growth on damaged skin.
This source reviews the traditional and ethnopharmacological uses of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn (Maidenhair fern), noting its historical applications for ailments such as alopecia and skin disorders, and highlights its modern pharmacological effects, including anticonvulsant and anti-inflammatory properties, confirmed in recent research.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This article discusses various synthetic and herbal treatments for alopecia, noting limited effectiveness and associated side effects of synthetic options, and reports no new clinical results.
October 2025 in “Journal of Advanced Trends in Medical Research” This review highlights the potential of rosemary as a treatment for various types of alopecia, with effects possibly comparable to minoxidil and a favorable safety profile, though further large-scale studies are necessary to confirm these findings.
August 2020 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” This article discusses the use of Maltadya tail for treating forms of alopecia in Ayurvedic medicine but presents no clinical results, emphasizing the oil's potential scalp and hair health benefits.